Mt. Baker North Ridge Summit Climb
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Custom Climbs
- Are booked on a custom basis, meaning your group on your schedule (subject to backcountry permit availability).
- Have a maximum client to guide ratio based on management strategies that cannot be exceeded.
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Incorporate movement on snow and glaciated terrain, as well as varying degrees of 3rd, 4th, and 5th class rock.
- Are generally not beginner climbs. They all have their own requirements for incoming skills and fitness. Please see the "Walk in With" tab below for specifics and be prepared to discuss further with us if needed.
- Are not limited to this selection. If you dream it, we can help you do it! For other ideas, see guidebook resources such as Beckey’s 100 Favorite North American Climbs, Kearney’s Classic Climbs of the Northwest, Steck & Roper’s 50 Classic Climbs of North America, and Nelson & Potterfield’s Select Climbs in the Cascades.
The North Ridge
The northern cousin to Rainier and the third highest peak in Washington, Mount Baker is a massive stratovolcano located in the majestic North Cascades. It is the most glaciated peak in the Cascades after Rainier. Nestled in the heart of the Cascades, this challenging peak offers views that are hands down some of the best in the northwest.
While Rainier gets the most attention, due it its pedigree as the highest glaciated peak in the lower 48 states, dedicated mountaineers know that in many ways Mount Baker rivals or surpasses Rainier as a climbing destination. With a summit elevation of 10,786' there is a far lower chance of altitude sickness and its position next to Mount Shuksan and amongst the snow-capped and rocky peaks of the North Cascades is simply unmatched.
The majority of climbers on Mount Baker stick to the trade routes, but if you have climbed these before and are ready for the next challenge, look no further. The North Ridge of Mt. Baker is an advanced climb, compiled in many guidebooks as a Cascade classic. It features steep snow and several pitches of moderate ice climbing to reach the summit, before descending the Roman Wall onto the Coleman Glacier and returning back to camp. The North Ridge is booked as a custom climb only; please contact us to learn more.